Incremental Validity of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Short Form (TEIQue–SF)

Abstract

This study examined the incremental validity of the adult short form of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue–SF) in predicting 7 construct-relevant criteria beyond the variance explained by the Five-factor model and coping strategies. Additionally, the relative contributions of the questionnaire's 4 subscales were assessed. Two samples of Canadian university students completed the TEIQue–SF, along with measures of the Big Five, coping strategies (Sample 1 only), and emotion-laden criteria. The TEIQue–SF showed consistent incremental effects beyond the Big Five or the Big Five and coping strategies, predicting all 7 criteria examined across the 2 samples. Furthermore, 2 of the 4 TEIQue–SF subscales accounted for the measure's incremental validity. Although the findings provide good support for the validity and utility of the TEIQue–SF, directions for further research are emphasized.

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